Vicki Green

Performing Artist Coaching

Vicki Green is a Performing Artist Coach with over 40 years in music, theatre, film, television, and radio. She offers kindness-based coaching for musicians and other creators, and works as a pre- and post-production consultant and vocal tracks producer. Session topics can include deepening your material, artistic identity, songwriting revitalization, album production, set sequencing, and preparing for tour.

Contact: Email vicki@vickigreen.com or text 503-388-4760
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Alicia Stockman

DIY Artist Strategy and Direct-to-Fan Marketing

Alicia Stockman is an independent Americana artist who runs every part of her career herself. She crowdfunded and self-released her sophomore record, and has rebuilt her online presence with a revenue focus, bringing in nearly $7,000 in merch and ticket sales this year. Her email list tops 1,000 subscribers with a 53% average open rate. Meet with Alicia about goal setting, email marketing, crowdfunding, branding, and direct-to-fan connection.

Contact: Email alicia@aliciastockman.com
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Miles Hurwitz

Songwriting, Artist Development, and Music Business

Miles Hurwitz brings 40+ years across the music industry as a journalist, artist manager, producer, co-songwriter, label marketing VP, and event producer. He co-created the Bay Area Music Awards (the Bammies) and managed and co-produced The Matches through a label bidding war to international touring. Now based in Portland, he mentors songwriters and artists on craft, collaboration, performance, career strategy, and demystifying labels, management, and booking.

Contact: Email mhmanage@gmail.com or text 510-910-6789 (early morning best)
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Looking for advice on your music, your career, or your next step? These experienced mentors have volunteered their time to meet one-on-one with attendees at the conference. Whether you're refining your songwriting, planning a tour, or figuring out how to reach more fans, there's someone here who has been there. Reach out directly using each mentor's preferred contact method to set up a time, and come with specific questions to make the most of your session.

Bill Lippe

House Concerts for Hosts and Performers

Bill Lippe has hosted a house concert series in Seattle for 22 years, presenting 250 shows to date. Along the way, he has mentored many people starting their own series and advised performers looking to book house concerts. Meet with Bill if you're a current or aspiring host, or a performer who wants to understand what makes house concerts work. Come with specific questions and he'll help you find answers.

Contact: Text 206-437-9247

Deb Seymour

Music Marketing, Live Streaming, and Performance Coaching

Deb Seymour is a touring Seattle singer-songwriter known for getting audiences laughing, crying, and singing along. For 25 years she has taught Speed Lyric Writing workshops at festivals and online. A retired web designer, she brings strong music marketing know-how and can review your website and promo materials. She also live streams weekly and coaches performers through her class, The Art of the Presentation, created with Nancy K Dillon.

Contact: Text 206-818-3475 (9 AM to 9 PM)
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Bobbo Byrnes

Music as Cultural Diplomacy

Bobbo Byrnes is a touring singer-songwriter and author of Too Many Miles who has performed across the U.S. and around the world as an unofficial ambassador for American independent music. He helps artists see touring abroad as cultural diplomacy: building authentic relationships, understanding cultural norms, adapting performances for new audiences, and navigating conversations about politics and identity while staying true to themselves.

Contact: Text 323-445-6024 (anytime) or email BobboByrnes@gmail.com
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